Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Easy Peanut Lime Charred Cabbage Salad! The crunchy, charred cabbage is perfectly complemented by a creamy peanut dressing infused with zesty lime and fresh garlic. Ideal for summer barbecues or as a nutritious weeknight meal, this vibrant salad is customizable and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage (about 1 medium head)
- 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the cabbage into quarters, remove the core, and grill cut-side down for 5-7 minutes until charred.
- In a bowl, combine peanut butter, lime juice, minced garlic, honey (or maple syrup), soy sauce, and sesame oil; whisk until smooth.
- Once cool, chop grilled cabbage into bite-sized pieces and mix with chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to coat.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts and extra cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg